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The character "狯", derived from the traditional form "獪", is structurally composed of the canine radical 犭 and the phonetic component 會, which was later simplified to 会. Its etymology links the dog radical to traits of animal cunning, while the phonetic element primarily indicates pronunciation. The meaning of craftiness or slyness has been consistent in its historical usage, with the graphical simplification modifying the phonetic part without altering the character's core semantic field or phonetic value.
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